Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Rehabilitation Assistant - Adult Community Rehabilitation Team

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, forward thinking rehabilitation assistant to workin the Adult Community Rehabilitation Team across both physical and neurological teams. The post holder will work with therapistsproviding rehabilitationpredominantly to client's with Dietetic and Speech and Language Therapy needsin the community .

The Adult Community Rehab Team is a large forward thinking service that provides inter-disciplinary rehabilitation to clients 18+. The team is split into two specialist branches (neurological conditions and physical conditions). ACRT consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Dietitians, Clinical & Neuropsychology, Rehabilitation Assistants & Administrators.

The team is supported by a Consultant Allied Health Professional, Consultant Neuropsychologist, a Consultant Neurologist, Parkinson's disease Practitioner and MS Practitioner.

The service is essentially community based; however there is opportunity to provide intervention in our onsite outpatient facilities. Therapeutic intervention is goal-directed, and you will be required to work flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

**You must have valid Right to work to be eligible for this role. Sponsorship will not be provided**

***Due to high applications, advert may close earlier than the stipulated closing date***

Main duties of the job

This post would suit an individual who is interested and motivated in developing their skills in community based rehabilitation. You will have the opportunity to work alongside the therapists, carrying out a range of different treatment interventions as well as some assessment and administration duties. An understanding of the field of rehabilitation and a special interest in working with clients who have Dietetic and Speech and Language Therapy needs would be advantageous. The client group is very diverse, clinically, economically and culturally.

In return for your experience, motivation and enthusiasm our team will give you the opportunity to develop your skills through:

Regular supervision and support from senior specialist clinicians
Opportunity to supervise Band 3 assistants
Regular in-service programmes and further CPD opportunities
Involvement in service development projects

Dependant on service requirements we offer opportunities for flexible working and we actively value and encourage CPD.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Date posted

12 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£30,279 to £33,116 a year p.a. inc., pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-CCS-0573

Job locations

Orsman Road

3rd Floor, 6 Orsman Road

London

N1 5LZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

NVQ level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience
Previous experience of working with clients in a rehabilitation setting
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Skills/Abilites

Essential

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of people and be able to modify style of communication to suit the needs of the situation/person
Work on own initiative and work unsupervised
Demonstrate awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help
Use initiative to work through difficult problems with support
Work as part of a team
Assess risks and potential hazards before undertaking tasks
Respect the cultural, racial and religious diversity of service users
Maintain accurate records

Experience

Essential

Experience of work in the NHS or Local Authority or experience in an equivalent health care provider
Experience of working in a client centred, goal orientated way
Experience of working in a multi disciplinary environment
Experience of working with people with rehabilitation needs

Desirable

Experience of collaborating with clients with Dietetic and Speech and Language Therapy Needs

Knowledge

Essential

An understanding of the NHS and Social Care, especially community based services
Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Knowledge of and understanding of promoting independence
Awareness of the value and purpose of supervision of staff.

Other

Essential

Able to be calm under pressure and excellent interpersonal skills
Sufficiently physically fit to assist, move and handle service users, push wheelchairs, carry small items of equipment and climb stairs etc
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
Able to travel independently across the boroughs
Demonstrating an understanding of Trust Values
Demonstrate a special interest in working with clients with Dietetic and Speech and Language therapy needs

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

NVQ level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience
Previous experience of working with clients in a rehabilitation setting
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Skills/Abilites

Essential

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of people and be able to modify style of communication to suit the needs of the situation/person
Work on own initiative and work unsupervised
Demonstrate awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help
Use initiative to work through difficult problems with support
Work as part of a team
Assess risks and potential hazards before undertaking tasks
Respect the cultural, racial and religious diversity of service users
Maintain accurate records

Experience

Essential

Experience of work in the NHS or Local Authority or experience in an equivalent health care provider
Experience of working in a client centred, goal orientated way
Experience of working in a multi disciplinary environment
Experience of working with people with rehabilitation needs

Desirable

Experience of collaborating with clients with Dietetic and Speech and Language Therapy Needs

Knowledge

Essential

An understanding of the NHS and Social Care, especially community based services
Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Knowledge of and understanding of promoting independence
Awareness of the value and purpose of supervision of staff.

Other

Essential

Able to be calm under pressure and excellent interpersonal skills
Sufficiently physically fit to assist, move and handle service users, push wheelchairs, carry small items of equipment and climb stairs etc
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
Able to travel independently across the boroughs
Demonstrating an understanding of Trust Values
Demonstrate a special interest in working with clients with Dietetic and Speech and Language therapy needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orsman Road

3rd Floor, 6 Orsman Road

London

N1 5LZ

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orsman Road

3rd Floor, 6 Orsman Road

London

N1 5LZ

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)